[paulat585]

I have a 2013 Yamaha electric cart with batteries that were purchased in 2021. All of a sudden it won't hold a charge. Need some recs on who to get to diagnose and fix. Don't know if it's the batteries, charger or some rodent that gnawed the wires. Thanks

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by paulat585

I have a 2013 Yamaha electric cart with batteries that were purchased in 2021. All of a sudden it won't hold a charge. Need some recs on who to get to diagnose and fix. Don't know if it's the batteries, charger or some rodent that gnawed the wires. Thanks

The charger should have lights on it indicating if it is charging, etc., if you do not see the appropriate lights, I would ask around and see if you can borrow a known good charger and try it on your cart or try your charger on their cart. This should eliminate the charger or point to the charger. A digital voltmeter connected to each battery, one at a time should be able to tell you if you have a bad battery. These are the low-cost DIY options. If you cannot do this, battery boys would probably be the next solution.
If you can wait a day or 2, I have suitable equipment to do some tests on the batteries, and monitor the batteries when the charger is connected.
Also, the garage outlets are typically GFCI protected, are you sure the charger is actually on? The GFCI could be tripped and you are not actually charging the batteries.
Please feel free to send me a PM with your phone number and we can discuss further over the phone.

[Jdburns11]

These guys are knowledgeable, responsive & professional….. will give you a fair deal & come to your door - 352-848-8660 - ask for Michael. Can also book or ask online if you prefer.

CartPath Care

Respectfully, Dave

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Jdburns11

These guys are knowledgeable, responsive & professional….. will give you a fair deal & come to your door - 352-848-8660 - ask for Michael. Can also book or ask online if you prefer.

CartPath Care

Respectfully, Dave

They do Electric? Don't see anything on their web site that speaks to electic.

[MSchad]

Originally Posted by JoMar

They do Electric? Don't see anything on their web site that speaks to electic.

Their site says they do lithium conversions and watering kits. Might be at least worth a call: (352) 848-8660

[villagetinker]

I checked the original Yamaha electric cart, all 6 (8 volt) batteries were completely discharges, below 1 volt each. At this level the charger will not work, I believe the owner will be replacing the batteries.

[paulat585]

Thanks, everyone, especially the Village Tinker, who went the extra mile for me!

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by paulat585

Thanks, everyone, especially the Village Tinker, who went the extra mile for me!

Tinker is a step above, no question about it.



if I ever grow up I wanna be like him

[KennyP]

You know that the vast majority of the time you can just jump the set and get it to charge. If the batteries worked before, but just sat to long and discharged, there is a good chance the batteries are still good for awhile. Its a common issue. Granted if the age of the batteries are 4 or more years. it may not be worth it.